Ethel vs Abbas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethel

Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Boy #1,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

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Ethel Rank #4,921

Abbas Rank #1,882

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Ethel or Abbas more popular?

Abbas is more popular, ranked #1882 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Ethel and Abbas mean?

Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin). Abbas means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Ethel and Abbas boy or girl names?

Ethel is primarily a girl name. Abbas is primarily a boy name.